Isolated site yields large marijuana field seizure
Bud dy Weinstein led sheriffs narcotics unit in uncovering a nearly invisible 5-foot barricaded marijuana field in a densely wooded Cook County area. Growers cultivated, dried, and packaged plants within days, using wires and strings to prop up crops. About 100 plants were seized as evidence with DEA and forest preserve police assistance. Sheahan announced details at a Flossmoor Road forest preserve lot.
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Buddy Weinstein
Sheriffs Gang and Narcotics Unit
Weinstein
Mexico
Cook County
O’hare International Airport
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Cook County Forest Preserve
Sheahan
Forest Preserve
Flossmoor Road
Matteson
Interstate 57
Vollmer Road
Matteson offers fall preschool for 3 to 5 year olds
Matteson Parks and Recreation opens a 14 week preschool program at the Matteson Community Center 4450 W Oakwood Lane starting Sept 7. 3 year olds meet twice weekly in morning or early afternoon slots. 4 and 5 year olds attend three days per week with multiple time options. Registration runs during office hours and fees vary by age and session length.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
W. Oakwood Lane
Matteson
Unity Day celebration set for Saturday in University Park
University Park holds its annual Unity Day with a 11 a.m. parade and noon free lunch at Crete Monee Middle School. Village President Edward Palmer delivers the State of the Village at 2 p.m. A 1967 memorabilia display, art and essay contests, a 5:30 p.m. park concert, magic show, and a fireworks finale follow, with transportation help available from Barbara McKinley-Lewis at (708) 235-4811.
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University Park
Crete-Monee Middle School
Edward Palmer
Larry McClellan
Governors State University
McClellan
Olmsted Park
Barbara McKinley-Lewis
McKinley- Lewis
McKinley-Lewis
Scenic 10 Mile Race Highlights A CARA Circuit Event
The Park Forest event drew runners from the United States Kenya and Australia with finishers under 50 minutes after an 8 am start. A five kilometer fun walk run and children's races accompanied a food festival and awards ceremony with over 20000 in prize money.
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Rich East High School
Park Forest
United States
Kenya
Australia
James
Chicago Dough Co
Mama G
Southland
Fannie May
United States Association of Track and Field
Residency Rule Remains Ongoing Issue at Village Board
The residency rule approved in 1994 for firefighters police and other staff continues to spark debate. Stricker urges dialogue and more input as the measure remains tabled after a 3-3 vote. A workshop is planned in October to resolve the issue amid resident support and concerns over talent pool limits.
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Stricker
Graham
Woodgate
Creekside
Ford settles harass suit for 7.5 million in Chicago plants
Ford Motor Co will pay up to 7.5 million and expand diversity training after EEOC findings of sexual and racial harassment at its Chicago Assembly Plant and stamping plant. A three person panel will disburse funds and investigate claims while Ford extends zero tolerance policies nationwide.
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Ford Motor Co
Chicago
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Ford
United States
EEOC
S. Torrence Ave
Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights
James Padilla
Suzette Wright
Padilla
Marsha Mahoney
Detroit
Jensen
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Office
Steve Barnett
Tom Despasquale
Josh Taylor
al Irono
Schubert Woods
Ginny Burd
Jeanine Rice
Joy Isbell
Marge Caraher
Alain Hicks-Bartlett
David Bartlett
Howard
Jennie Silver
Sauk Lake
Jim Beatty
Wayne Beatty
John Reid
Andy Reid
Big Boppers
Prairie State Jazz Band
Rocco Bartolini
Grand Prairie Dulcimer Players
Swayka
ZZ Top
the Star
Hollinger International
Star Publications
159Th St
Tinley Park
Kenneth J. DePaolo Jr
Franklin Shuttan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S
U.S.P.S
Illinois
Eere
Bloom
Rich
Thornton
Bremen
Orland
Palos Worth
Romanoff & Dickett Ltd
Martin Avenue
Homewood
Pat
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